Poul Schmith

Maiken Toftgaard's practice area is IP and the cross fields between consumer law and marketing law, e-commerce, e-privacy and personal data. Maiken has broad experience in devising and implementing IP strategies, the regulation of digital platforms and use of data from working as an attorney and from previously working as an in-house attorney for a media group. Maiken provides advice on all elements of IP and digital business. She is especially experienced in ensuring compliance with the regulation of marketing activities on websites and social media as well as compliance with the rules on spam and hidden advertising. Maiken also advises on compliance with the law on consumer agreements and personal data in connection with e-commerce and on digital platforms. Maiken also assists with devising and implementing IP strategies where she has particular experience in securing trademark rights and business secrets. She has broad experience in drafting, negotiating and interpreting contracts on IP rights and disputes about violation of rights. Maiken also advises on the acquisition of software and digital services where she primarily assists with providing advice on securing or assigning rights and on concluding licence agreements. Maiken is an experienced speaker, and she frequently gives presentations on IP and digital business.

Partner, Attorney

2017- NOW Poul Schmith

2016-2017 Attorney, Modern Times Group MTG A/S

2014-2015 Attorney, Nordea (on secondment from Bruun & Hjejle Law Firm)

2012-2013 Lecturer in the law of contract and tort, University of Copenhagen

2010-2011 Lecturer in public international law, University of Copenhagen

2008-2016 Bruun & Hjejle Law Firm

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2021 High Potential Programme, Poul Schmith

2018 Certified IT Attorney

2009 Master of Law, University of Copenhagen